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Animal Welfare Niwot, CO EIN: 852700743 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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67
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
67/100 · methodology

About Ahimsa Foundation

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Headquarters
Niwot, CO
Foundation type
Private non-operating foundation
NTEE code
D20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2021

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Integrity Assessment This charity: 67
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Ahimsa Foundation has a partial profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 97% of comparable charities. See the sources
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 16,157 animal welfare charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for Ahimsa Foundation draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical animal welfare charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Ahimsa Foundation is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Niwot, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 852700743. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $160M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Ahimsa Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 852700743. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Ahimsa Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.

Ahimsa Foundation is located in Niwot, CO, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Ahimsa Foundation has $160M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Ahimsa Foundation is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Private non-operating foundation. It has $160M in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Ahimsa Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Ahimsa Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $160M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Ahimsa Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Ahimsa Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 852700743, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

From FY2024 filing

SH
Shaleen S•••
President

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Ahimsa Companies pumps $12m into Ohio plant, takes long view on alt meat: ‘We’re on the right side of history’ - AgFunde
Jul 2025
agfundernews.com
Beyond Meat Secures $100 Million From Ahimsa Foods Affiliate - Plant Based News
May 2025
plantbasednews.org
Form filed
$160.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Ahimsa Companies Acquires Good Catch Production Facility from Gathered Foods - vegconomist - the vegan business magazine
Jul 2024
vegconomist.com
“We’ve got to step up and help these companies get to that next level” - new investor Ahimsa Companies on backing plant-
Jun 2024
www.just-food.com
Wicked Kitchen Acquired by Ahimsa Companies in Latest Plant-Based M&A Deal - Green Queen Media
Jun 2024
www.greenqueen.com.hk
Wicked Kitchen begins new ownership under animal-free Ahimsa cohort - Global Food Industry News
Jun 2024
www.just-food.com
Form filed
$55.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Eat Just closes funding round led by VegInvest/Ahimsa Foundation - AgFunderNews
Sep 2023
agfundernews.com
Eat Just Closes Financing Round Led by VegInvest/Ahimsa Foundation - Business Wire
Sep 2023
www.businesswire.com
Form filed
$581.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$508.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$6.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
International Ahimsa Foundation celebrates birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Lord Mahavir - News India Times
May 2019
newsindiatimes.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Animal Welfare this charity 40,468
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 2 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 2 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
Not available · 4
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Ahimsa Foundation

What is Ahimsa Foundation?
Ahimsa Foundation is a animal welfare private non-operating foundation based in Niwot, United States.
Who leads Ahimsa Foundation?
Shaleen Shah serves as President.
Where is Ahimsa Foundation located?
Headquartered in Niwot, CO, United States.
What is Ahimsa Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B.
Is Ahimsa Foundation trustworthy?
Ahimsa Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Ahimsa Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 852700743.
What is Ahimsa Foundation's website?
http://www.ahimsafdn.org